hmtl5 Edith Evelyn Hawks b. 12 Jan 1907 Elmo, Dickinson County, Kansas d. 3 May 2007 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas: McKeown Genealogy

Edith Evelyn Hawks

Female 1907 - 2007  (100 years)


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  • Name Edith Evelyn Hawks 
    Born 12 Jan 1907  Elmo, Dickinson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 3 May 2007  Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I1442  McKeown
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2023 

    Family Lawrence Richard Nighswonger,   b. 8 Jun 1900, Viola, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1974, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 25 Aug 1933  Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2021 
    Family ID F601  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Jan 1907 - Elmo, Dickinson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Aug 1933 - Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 May 2007 - Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Nighswonger, Edith Evelyn (Hawks), beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Savior on May 3, 2007. She was 100 years old. Visitation with family 2:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30 am, Monday, Immanuel Baptist Church. Edith was born January 12, 1907 to Frank and Lydia Hawks. She married Lawrence Richard Nighswonger on August 25, 1935. Prior to raising her family, she worked at Swenson Safety Corner. She was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 75 years. Edith was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Judy Simmons. She is survived by her children, Larry and Sherry Nighswonger of Wichita, Karen and Bud Smith of Independence, MO and Gene Simmons of August, KS; 6 grandchildren and their spouses; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial have been established with Immanuel Baptist Church and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

      The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas. Saturday, 5 May 2007
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  • Sources 
    1. [S8] Find a Grave.

    2. [S3] Obituary.

    3. [S57] Newspaper article, newspapers.com.